Esperanza Cyber Charter School (ECCS) is located in North Philadelphia. ECCS has a strong commitment to teacher collaboration and support. ECCS is currently seeking mission-driven Transition Specialist applicants that align with ECCS’s mission and enthusiasm for equity for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. 

 

Esperanza Cyber Charter School Mission

Esperanza Cyber Charter School (ECCS) prepares students in grades 1 through 12 to meet the challenges of living creatively and productively in an increasingly technologically sophisticated and interconnected world. ECCS will provide students with an academically rigorous, yet flexible, online learning program that tailors learning experiences to each child through a combination of curriculum choices and virtual and in-person tutoring and counseling. Students will explore career directions that coincide with their interests and strengths beginning at the earliest ages, and will begin “majors” in particular career areas starting with the middle grades. ECCS is targeted toward underserved and at-risk students who have not always found success in traditional schools. ECCS places students on a pathway to post-secondary success. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required
• Special Education 7-12 or Secondary School Counselor 7-12 PA certification
• Experience in an urban setting with high percentages of ELD and SPED students
• A passion for education and a belief that your zip code does not dictate your destiny
• Ability to reliably commute to building.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist the Special Education Coordinator in developing, implementing, and evaluating transition services  
• Help to prepare students for transition by providing information, training and encouraging self determination
• Develop relationships with postsecondary education institutions, local businesses, and other organizations to support the postsecondary goals of students
• Make referrals to the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation 
• Act as the transition contact person for administrators, teachers, parents and community partners
• Support special education staff by providing transition opportunities for students served by special education 
• Work collaboratively with staff and teachers to develop curriculum that includes transition opportunities and work skills  
• Work collaboratively with related agencies to provide information to students and parents, determine program eligibility, and assist with application processes
• Partner with school counselors and postsecondary education institutions to encourage students with disabilities to consider postsecondary education, make selections based on interests and preferences, and apply to the chosen institution and the Office for Students with Disabilities. 

SKILLS:

• Receptiveness to feedback and a desire to continuously improve
• A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
• A belief that all students should be held to high standards
• An ability to develop relationships with students and parents and connect them to agencies, organizations and postsecondary institutions
• A positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence
• Strong technology skills and an ability to learn new programs

BENEFITS:

• Possibility of a flexible work from home schedule
• Professional Development
• Training for cyber environment
• Paid time off 
• 403b contribution matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition Reimbursement 

All applicants must have current FBI fingerprints, PA Criminal, and Child Abuse background checks, as well as the appropriate instructional certification.